Bunceton Dragons (Bunceton, MO) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Higbee Tigers (Higbee, MO), 48-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Bunceton upgrades its record to 1-4 on the season. The Dragons travel to Otterville (Otterville, MO) to play the Eagles in a CCAA bout on Friday, December 14. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 1-1.

Next up, the Tigers play the Jamestown (Jamestown, MO) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 14. Higbee will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The go into the bout with a 1-4 record after their 53-40 non-league loss to Father Tolton (Columbia, MO).